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Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Van Buren motel

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Exterior
Reception
Hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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3131 Cloverleaf St, Van Buren, AR, 72956
  • Place, Baptist Health-Van Buren
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Smith Convention Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Pets Allowed

Room, 1 King Bed, Pets Allowed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pets Allowed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pets Allowed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Van Buren

In Van Buren .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Baptist Health-Van Buren and 6 miles (10 km) of Arkansas River with a stay here. Kay Rodgers Park and Harper Arena are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Baptist Health-Van Buren - 2 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mercy Hospital Fort Smith - 9 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Fort Smith National Historic Site - 11 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Fort Smith Convention Center - 12 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Devil's Den State Park - 32 min drive - 71.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DQ Grill & Chill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Van Buren motel
Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith offers its guests a vending machine and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Van Buren motel.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

VB Hotel
Rodeway Inn
Van Buren Inn
Sonesta Essential Van Buren Motel
Sonesta Essential Van Buren Van Buren
Sonesta Essential Van Buren Motel Van Buren

Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 41 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Griffin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking okay. Limited dining options without driving. Breakfast is poor, I opted to grab coffee and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gabriel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
RUN AWAY They invented excuses to hold my deposit. They are big liars
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Largest refrigerator I have ever seen in a standard room. The beds are great and makes for a good night’s rest. The bathroom room is very spacious with a long vanity. Chris has a warm welcome smile. Breakfast was good with great coffee. The outside is not impressive but the inside makes up. No elevator just wide steps to the 2nd. floor. Not bad at all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Felt safe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Oh i loved the whole experience. The front desk gentleman was excellent. He helped out so much. Cant complain about nothing. Awesome experience. Might stay at another sonesta in Augusta Georgia
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendolyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darrell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Randel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is going to be a good stop when they get their remodel complete. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Royale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Deron

Liked: Room comfort

Sonesta Essential under renovation....

Well, we stayed in late December and the hotel is under renovation, which really plays into the review. The room was fine, as it had already been renovated, but there was no carpeting...all tile flooring.The fridge was nasty on the inside, so we could only use the freezer part. The heater did work well to keep the room warm. The hotel lobby and hallways were dusty and dirty due to the renovation activity, and there was stuff stacked in the first floor hallway. Luckily we were on the first floor as there is no elevator. We were the only guests in the hotel for the night, which is a rather odd feeling (maybe I've seen too many movies where that is the part of the storyline). The location is actually difficult to get to and Apple Maps had trouble directing us to the hotel because you have to weave your way through parking lots to get to it. We finally spotted the hotel and were able to make our way to it without assistance from Maps. While normal Sonesta hotels have been quite nice, this Sonesta Essential was underwhelming and will not be a choice in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gislaine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mehboob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was under extensive remodeling. No elevator - doesn't appear to be any place for one. No coffee & condiments in room. Nice breakfast room, but no breakfast available. Parking lot pavement extensively damaged. Attendant "Chris" is excellent! great help in moving in and out. Seems to be a very nice facility - our room was enormous. This has a potential for a few "stars" when renovation complete!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRUNAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property looks abandoned driving up with virtually no customers and the lobby is a complete construction site. Confusing check in. Demanding a security deposit without noting the deposit on my receipt. Paid with cash and front desk person would not list the deposit, only the room total so we will see if it gets refunded upon checkout. We entered our room and it was dirty and uncleaned from the last guests. Not like any hotel i"ve ever stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Kassondra

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very hott temp wise and the ac unit didn’t help much. The air conditioner leaked and the bucket underneath overflowed onto the carpet so the carpet was soaking wet. The toilet barely flushed. The beds are very uncomfortable and the pillows are tiny. The room had a bad smell to it the second we walked in. The second floor itself is hott and felt like a sauna.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023